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Sunday, 29 March 2015

You know, I don't think many DIY brides have any idea how much work their totally-DIY wedding is actually going to be until they are up to their necks in it. This was most certainly the case for me; it was all fun and games pinning adorable photos to my Pinterest board, but the fun began to fade a little when it came time to execute many of these tedious DIY projects.

A lot of our wedding decor involves wine bottles (good thing we love wine!), but leaving the labels on the bottles just wasn't an option for us. While staring at a giant box filled with over 40 wine bottles with labels on, I began to wonder how I would get them off without damaging the bottles, or my hands.I came across this recipe and how-to-guide that I altered a little and hoooly did it ever work well! For that reason, I am passing along this how-to-guide to all of you!What you will need:White vinegarBaking sodaDish soapLots of warm waterAn old butter knifeRubber glovesA scouring pad or brushHow-To:1. Depending on how many bottles you have, fill your sink or tub (I used my tub) with warm water.2. While the water is running, place all of your bottles into the warm water, submerging them so they fill with water and stay under the surface.3. While the water is still running, add 2 tablespoons of dish soap to the tub (1 tablespoon if you're using your sink).4. When your sink or tub is full, turn off the water and add 2 cups of vinegar and 1/2 cup of baking soda (half these measurements if you're using your sink).5. Let the bottles soak in the mixture for at least 2 hours, longer if you can.6. Remove the labels. Some will just fall off, others will need a little help from a knife or scratch pad/brush, but for the most part this should be an easy task.